Federalism

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Which of these is an example of checks and balances: Senate confirmation of presidential appointments, The War Powers Act, The right to bear arms, The taxing power of states?

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Senate confirmation of presidential appointments

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What is Federalism?

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A government principle in which, power is shared between the national and state governments.

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What government principle advocates for power to be shared between the national and state government?

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Federalism

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Why are checks and balances important?

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It insures that the different branches will work together for the common good.

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What is a concurrent power?

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A power that is held by both the national and state government.

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What is an example of an enumerated power?

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Declare war

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Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are _______ to the states respectively, or to the people.

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Reserved

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How does the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?

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They review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution.

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How does the executive branch check the power of the legislative branch?

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the President may veto legislation

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Levying Taxes
Options: Enumerated Power, Expressed Power, Concurrent Power, Reserved Power

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Concurrent Power